sewing

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noun

sew·​ing ˈsō-iŋ How to pronounce sewing (audio)
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1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed

sewing

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present participle of sew

Examples of sewing in a Sentence

Noun She left her sewing in the living room.
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Dollar Tree offers inexpensive sewing supplies, although availability varies by store. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 These washable fabric patches can be applied by peeling and sticking to instantly cover stains and personalize clothing, no sewing or ironing needed. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 On the sewing floor, fashion and football make a stylish combination. — Mamie Bah, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 In the back rooms, Rana teaches mathematics for free, alongside women running secret lessons in English and computer skills under cover of sewing and beadwork. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing

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First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sewing was in the 14th century

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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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sewing

noun
sew·​ing
ˈsō-iŋ
1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed

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